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I was just coming here to say the same about the INT...just awful in every aspect. But we all knew what we were getting with Carson, a good QB with moments like this sprinkled in, making you question him long term.

The offensive line looked better today for the most part. Still not where it needs to be, but hopefully it improves. Was hoping for a reciever to step up big after an exciting first week from the big three, but everybody had a quiet day...against a weak lions secondary...at home!

Edit: just realized I said "today" when talking about the game that was played yesterday...actually, it's 11:56pm where I am, so it almost Tuesday...so not today._________________
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One thing that has been really annoying me since watching the game is how we went for 2 in the final minutes.

We were 4 points up, and an extra point gives us 5. 2 points gives us 6.

Surely being 5 points up is no different to being 6 points up? If the Lions were to score a touchdown, in both cases we'd be driving for a fg win. However, by missing the conversion, if the lions were to score a td we'd be driving for a fg draw. The benefits are vastly outweighed by the negatives._________________

One thing that has been really annoying me since watching the game is how we went for 2 in the final minutes.

We were 4 points up, and an extra point gives us 5. 2 points gives us 6.

Surely being 5 points up is no different to being 6 points up? If the Lions were to score a touchdown, in both cases we'd be driving for a fg win. However, by missing the conversion, if the lions were to score a td we'd be driving for a fg draw. The benefits are vastly outweighed by the negatives.

No it was the right call. With that amount of time left, you have to assume that by the time the Lions scored a TD on their drive, there would barely be any time left on the clock to score a TD ourselves let alone get in FG range. The point of trying to go up 6 was that if they scored a TD, our ST (which is very good at blocking FGs), would have at least have a chance to block the extra point, thereby keeping the game tied and sending it into overtime.

Tony Jefferson played more than 80% of the defensive snaps, with Bell playing more LB. Once D-Wash gets back I wonder if TJ gets those snaps or Bell?

TJ looked one helluva lot better than Bell

I'll wait til he does it on a consistent basis before I start thinking Jefferson a future star but I'm cautiously optimistic. Fleming started off strong last year too but I guess lacked the work ethic to stick around. Jefferson had similar character concerns coming out and that's part of the reason he dropped.

I do think SS is the way to go with Jefferson though. He has some pop in the run game but has good coverage skills too.